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Country diary: Kneeling by the river, hoping the water is clean

Forth River, Ligoniel, north Belfast: A riverfly monitoring survey involves rapt focus on these tiny creatures, whose presence is an indicator of water health

The Guardian - UK

European flat oysters ‘thriving’ in Firth of Forth

Monitoring by the Heriot-Watt scientific dive team as part of the Restoration Forth project has shown an average survival rate of around 88%.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy’s newest warship takes to water for first time in Scotland

HMS Venturer made its debut on the River Forth after four years of construction.

Evening Standard

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Plans for Forth hovercraft transport link under consideration by councils

PLANS for a Forth crossing between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy by hovercraft are back on the table 18 years after a successful trial ...

The National (Scotland)

Castaway in Fife: exploring Robinson Crusoe country in east Scotland

The Fife coastal path connects the firths of Forth and Tay and takes in some of the country’s finest seaside villages, seascapes and the home of a famous literary castaway

The Guardian - UK

Forth Road Bridge closes amid 'hazardous' driving conditions in Storm Eowyn

THE Forth Road Bridge has closed due to Storm Eowyn and winds topping 70mph

The National (Scotland)

FACT CHECK: Does the Queensferry Crossing have an ice problem?

Traffic flow across the Forth was disrupted for all of 20 minutes, because safety concerns about ice accumulating high on the suspension cables of…

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Thousands of oysters reintroduced into Scottish river 'settling in well'

MARINE experts have expressed delight over positive signs that thousands of oysters released into the Firth of Forth are settling in well to their…

The National (Scotland)

Oysters doing well in Firth of Forth after reintroduction, say experts

Early signs of success seen in area where native European oysters were fished to local extinction by early 1900s

The Guardian - UK

Highland estate owned by Forth Bridge designer put up for sale

A SCOTTISH estate covering 20,000 acres which was once owned by one of the designers of the Forth Bridge has been put up for sale...

The National (Scotland)

Popular restaurant overlooking stunning Forth view shutting after 18 years

The National (Scotland)

‘There’s no time to waste’: the conservation work restoring UK habitats

From planting seagrass meadows in the Firth of Forth to the conservation of bogs in Durham, the ScottishPower Foundation is funding environmental projects across the UK

The Guardian - UK

Tales of an icon: Stories, drama, adventures of the great Forth Rail Bridge

I STARE into the darkness through the train window. Glens and Bens may fly by, but I wouldn’t know. Eventually, the morning light reveals a dreich…

The National (Scotland)

Native oysters return to Firth of Forth for first time in 100 years

NATIVE oysters have returned to a Scottish firth for the first time in 100 years following a restoration project ...

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Robin McKelvie: How to enjoy Scotland's forgotten archipelago

WHEN I ease out on the Maid of the Forth for an annual trip on the vast island-studded eponymous estuary I think of Stockholm, Athens and Venice, of…

Edinburgh Live

Recalling the Edinburgh hovercraft service that was tipped to replace the Forth Road Bridge

In the 2000s, an innovative and environmentally-friendly new transport initiative was dreamt up that promised to revolutionise travel for Edinburgh locals - and, no, we're not talking about the trams.

Daily Record

World-famous 'Sir David Attenborough' ship spotted sailing under Forth Rail Bridge

The ship became affectionately known as 'Boaty McBoatface' by the public when it hit headlines.

Edinburgh Live

First phase of new Edinburgh modern housing development complete with sea views

The first phase of homes in South Queensferry have hit the market in the modern The Crossings at Bridgewater Village development, offering spectacular views of the Firth of Forth and beyond

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Edinburgh's forgotten plan to scrap the Forth Road Bridge for a massive dam

In the 'Big Dam' era of the 1930s, an ambitious plan was cooked up to transform the Forth estuary by constructing a huge dam that would have been one of the longest in the world in its day.

Glasgow Live

Body of a man pulled from Glasgow canal after major overnight search

Emergency crew raced to the Forth and Clyde canal, near Firhill Road in Glasgow, after police were called to reports of a concern for a person at around 11.30pm on Saturday (June 3).

Daily Record

Body pulled from Glasgow canal after major search operation overnight

Emergency services raced to the Forth and Clyde canal, near Firhill Road, after the alarm was made be a concerned local at around 11.30pm on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Body of a man found in Glasgow canal

Around 11.30pm on Saturday, 3 June, 2023, officers received a report of concern for a person at the Forth and Clyde canal, near Firhill Road,…

Edinburgh Live

Stunning waterfront home under the Forth Bridge with views across to Edinburgh joins the market

A ‘luxury’ home just 30 minutes from Edinburgh’s city centre has joined the market, under the shadow of the Forth Bridge and boasting four 'spacious' bedrooms and views across the water.

Edinburgh Live

Doting Edinburgh grandad and bodyguard to the stars tragically passes away

The grieving family has been left devastated by the immense loss but touched by the hundreds of tributes that have flooded in for the 'unsung hero' of Forth Radio.

Edinburgh Live

The Edinburgh island that used to guard Firth of Forth from submarines during war

Cramond Island was rumoured to have once been inhabited by the Romans but was extensively used for coastal defences during both World War One and World War Two.

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